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SUMMARY:ASRC-CCNY Seminar Series in Biochemistry\, Biophysics and Biodesign: Petra Levin\, Washington University in St. Louis
DESCRIPTION:In this weekly seminar series\, Petra Levin\, Professor in the Department of Biology\, Washington University in St. Louis\, St. Louis\, MO\, will present a one-hour talk titled: \nBacteria vs Environment: How very small organisms survive and thrive in a very big world.\n \nABSTRACT It is easy to forget that bacteria exist. Until something spoils. Or we get sick. Bacteria do not have the same luxury. Easily swept from one place to another by a flushing toilet\, prevailing winds\, or the movement of their hosts\, to survive they must adapt to a constantly changing environment. In this talk\, I will explain how two organisms—Escherichia coli and the pathogen Klebsiella pneumoniae—modulate cell wall synthesis to survive and thrive in acidic conditions and how changes in pH alter their sensitivity to antibiotics. \nThis seminar will be presented in the ASRC Auditorium and broadcast via Zoom\, with snacks and refreshments to start at 11:30am in the cafe. \nTo join these ongoing events via Zoom\, please use the link below: \nMeeting ID: 968 3104 2138\nPasscode: ASRC-CD \nFor more information about this hybrid event please contact: \nHyacinth Camillieri \nhcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/asrc-ccny-seminar-series-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-petra-levin-washington-university-in-st-louis/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium & Cafe\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Environmental Science Initiative Seminar: Dorottya Nagy-Szakal\, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
DESCRIPTION:The ASRC Environmental Science Initiative is excited to have Dorottya Nagy-Szakal\, MD\, PhD\, Chief Medical Officer and Research Assistant Professor at Biotia\, Inc.\, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University\, present a talk titled: \n“Genomics-Based Approaches for Precision Infectious Disease Diagnostics and Future Pandemic Preparedness.” \nAbstract: \nKey take-away points:\n• Discussing newly developed and optimized diagnostic tools for infectious diseases using next-generation sequencing and machine learning approaches to identify pathogens and antimicrobial resistance.\n• Expanding our knowledge around an early warning system for future pandemic preparedness leveraging genomic\, epidemiological\, earth landscape and climate data. \nBio: Dr. Nagy-Szakal currently holds a position as the Chief Medical Officer for Biotia\, where she is responsible for the clinical molecular diagnostics lab that uses advanced genomic techniques and AI-powered reporting for clinical interpretation and pandemic response. Dr. Nagy-Szakal earned her MD and PhD in clinical medicine from Semmelweis University of Medicine in Hungary. Holding a research assistant professorship at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and previous postdoctoral fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital and Columbia University\, she has 15+ years of experience in translational medicine\, pediatrics\, gastroenterology\, and microbiology. As a medical doctor with extensive international clinical and basic science experience focused on clinical metagenomics\, she gained experience in microbiome studies using novel next-generation sequencing-based technologies. She led cutting-edge clinical trials on fecal microbiota transplantation and developed a multi-center research program to understand the role of the gut-brain axis in the integrative neuroscience field with the ultimate goal of improving diagnostics and developing novel therapies. She is the President of the New York Hungarian Scientific Society. She is passionate about supporting women in STEM\, mentoring scientists and startups. \nThis seminar series will take place in the 1st Fl Seminar Room with lunch provided and the option to join via Zoom. \nPlease follow lobby signage directing you to the 1st Fl corridor windows where you will then walk right until reaching the 1st Fl Seminar Room. \nMeeting ID: 892 7906 4948 Passcode: 516742\nDial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFurther questions can be emailed to: \nDoris Switzer \nEnvironmental Science Initiative Coordinator \nswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-science-initiative-seminar-dorottya-nagy-szakal-suny-downstate-health-sciences-university/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230303T103000
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SUMMARY:Towards Interactive 3D Visualization: The Role of Virtual\, Augmented and Mixed Reality in Scientific Visualization
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about new 3D visualization and augmented reality tools for your research! Summer opportunities are also available for undergraduate students. \nIn this one-hour seminar on virtual reality\, Wole Oyekoya\, PhD\, Hunter College and The Graduate Ceneter\, CUNY\, will be presenting talk titled: \n“Towards Interactive 3D Visualization: The Role of Virtual\, Augmented and Mixed Reality in Scientific Visualization.” \nAbstract: In research laboratories around the world\, Immersive 3D Visualization is playing a key role in the scientific analysis and discovery. Scientific Visualization is the art of representing scientific data in a way that allows researchers to gain keen insight into complex data sets\, thereby enabling them to see the expected and discover the unexpected in their data. Paraview\, VisIt and VMD are open-source scientific visualization applications that enables users to visualize high-performance computing (HPC) simulations. These applications support multiple data formats across different domains. We are aiming to enable interactive and immersive visualization by introducing the ability to analyze and visualize large scientific datasets at interactive speeds as it is being computed (Interactive Supercomputing). This visualization challenge has been brought about largely due to the growth of supercomputers and the amount of data that is being computed. This talk will present prior and current work in visualizing scientific data in Virtual and Augmented Reality systems\, as well as future plans to leverage the GPU power of A100 GPUs to enable immersive and interactive scientific visualization. \nBio: Assoc. Prof. Wole Oyekoya leads the Visualization and Virtual Reality Lab. He is an Associate Professor at Hunter College\, City University of New York (CUNY) and a member of the Doctoral Faculty of CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY’s Ph.D. Program in Computer Science). He obtained his PhD in 2007 at University College London\, where he worked on using eye tracking data for Content Based Image Retrieval. Prior to his appointment at CUNY\, he worked in the Visualization Groups of the Research Computing divisions of Virginia Tech and Clemson University. He was also a post-doctoral scholar at University College London. Currently\, he is a guest associate editor of Frontiers in Virtual Reality journal. He is also a recipient of funding from the National Science Foundation\, Adobe Digital Marketing Research Award and PSC CUNY Research Award. His research expertise and interests include Immersive Scientific Visualization\, Virtual Reality\, Augmented Reality\, Mixed Reality\, Telepresence\, Eye Tracking and Visual Attention Modeling. \nThis event will take place in the ASRC 1st floor seminar room. To locate the room\, please follow lobby signage directing you to the right of the side of the 1st floor. \nFurther questions can be emailed to asrc.event@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/towards-interactive-3d-visualization-the-role-of-virtual-augmented-and-mixed-reality-in-scientific-visualization/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:CUNY Radiation Safety Training
DESCRIPTION:This CUNY-wide radiation safety training will take place in-person at the ASRC Auditorium from 10am-3pm\, with a midday break from 12-1pm. \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, please join via the Zoom information provided below: \nMeeting ID: 822 3336 8092 \nPasscode: CUNY2023 \nRegistration is currently not required. \nQuestions can be emailed to: \nThomas Dickson \nASRC Environmental Health and Occupational Safety tdickson@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/cuny-radiation-safety-training/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Brain Awareness - Day in the Life with a Neuroscientist
DESCRIPTION:An immersive and interactive virtual experience for anyone young or old! \nEver want to learn what a neuroscientist does on the job? Well\, our “Day In The Life Tours” is an awesome opportunity for you to interact with our researchers\, scientists\, and students at CUNY Advance Science Research Center. \nThis live event is accessible from a computer\, laptop\, or phone where you will tour The ASRC building and interact with our scientist and host. \nThis fun experience includes a live and interactive tour of The CUNY Advanced Science Research\, through our immersive virtual space\, and an introduction to our interdisciplinary research philosophy. For Brain Awareness week we’ll be joined by a researcher from our Neuroscience initiative who will guide you through their own lab and share about their journey becoming a scientist. \nPlease register here. \nLinks and instructions to join our virtual space and zoom will be sent out upon registration. Please join the Zoom from your device 5-10 minutes early\, to test audio etc. \nLarge groups or classes can register on our explorable places page: https://www.explorableplaces.com/experiences/brain-awareness-week-day-in-the-life-with-a-neuroscientist \nFor other virtual and in-person STEM experiences check out our calendar to book: https://www.explorableplaces.com/places/advanced-science-research-center-illuminationspace \n  \nHope to see you there! \nQuestions can be emailed to asrc.event@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/brain-awareness-day-in-the-life-with-a-neuroscientist/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T031700
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SUMMARY:ASRC/CCNY Spring Seminar Series in Biochemistry\, Biophysics & Biodesign: Anna-Lena Steckelberg\, Columbia University\, Irving Medical Center
DESCRIPTION:In this weekly seminar series\, Anna-Lena Steckelberg\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at\nColumbia University\, Irving Medical Center\, New York\, will present a one-hour talk titled: \nViral RNA structures as master manipulators of the cellular RNA decay machinery \nABSTRACT RNA viruses typically contain very small genomes and encode only a few proteins. As obligate intracellular parasites\, many viruses have therefore evolved elegant RNA-based strategies to manipulate cellular machinery in order to enhance virus propagation and pathogenicity. Studying these RNA-centric viral mechanisms teaches us about important human pathogens\, but also expands our understanding of the cellular machinery they employ. \nA particularly intriguing\, yet poorly understood\, example is the use of highly structured RNA elements to halt the degradation of viral RNAs by cellular 5′-3′ exoribonuclease\, such as the highly processive Xrn1. This mechanism was first discovered over a decade ago in flaviviruses\, where the stalling of Xrn1 on viral genomes leads to the production of biologically active viral RNA degradation products with important functions in immune modulation and viral pathogenicity. More recently\, we discovered that exoribonuclease-resistant RNA structures (called xrRNAs) are also found in many unrelated RNA viruses\, including those of the plant-infecting Luteoviridae and Tombusviridae families. This finding established xrRNAs as an authentic functional class of structured RNAs and identified programmed exoribonuclease resistance as an important RNA maturation pathway in the viral world. Despite their widespread presence and continued discoveries of diverse roles\, the structural basis of xrRNA function remains only partially understood. All xrRNAs discovered to date rely on the formation of a protective ring-like fold around the RNA\, yet the sequences and three-dimensional folds that form these protective rings are highly diverse\, thwarting any attempt to predict new xrRNAs from sequence data alone. We have solved the three-dimensional structure of several plant-virus xrRNAs by x-ray crystallography\, and discovered a dynamic folding pathway that exploits Xrn1’s helicase activity for co-degradational structure remodeling. Combining biochemical in vitro assays\, viral infection studies\, structural biology and single-molecule measurements of RNA dynamics to characterize diverse xrRNAs\, we work towards predictive sequence-structure-function models of this new class of functional viral RNA. \nThis seminar will be presented in the ASRC Auditorium and broadcast via Zoom\, with snacks and refreshments to start at 11:30am in the cafe. \nTo join these ongoing events via Zoom\, please use the link below: \nMeeting ID: 968 3104 2138\nPasscode: ASRC-CDI \nFor more information about this hybrid event please contact: \nHyacinth Camillieri \nhcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/asrc-ccny-spring-seminar-series-in-biochemistry-biophysics-biodesign-anna-lena-steckelberg-columbia-university-irving-medical-center/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium & Cafe\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T133000
DTSTAMP:20260519T031700
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SUMMARY:Environmental Science Initiative Seminar: Barbara Han\, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
DESCRIPTION:The ASRC Environmental Science Initiative is excited to have Barbara Han\, PhD\, Disease Ecologist for the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies\, present a one-hour talk on: \nEcology of Infectious Disease (Machine Learning) \nThis seminar series will take place in the 1st Fl Seminar Room with the option to join via Zoom. \nPlease follow lobby signage directing you to the 1st Fl corridor windows where you will then walk right until reaching the 1st Fl Seminar Room. \nMeeting ID: 892 7906 4948 Passcode: 516742\nDial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFurther questions can be emailed to: \nDoris Switzer \nEnvironmental Science Initiative Coordinator \nswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-science-initiative-seminar-barbara-han-cary-institute-of-ecosystem-studies/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T160000
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SUMMARY:New York City Water Week Event: The SDG 6 Research and Innovation Marathon Relay
DESCRIPTION:UN Water 2023: Accelerating the achievement of SDG 6 through partnerships \nGlobal Research and Innovation Priorities to Achieve SDG 6: A world-wide marathon relay of ideas and recommendations on SDG-6 acceleration \nThis event will take place over a 24-hour period from March 20th through the 21st\, 2023. The relay will start at the ASRC and end at The Roosevelt House\, NY. \nThe 17 Sustainable Development Goals serve as the blueprint for advancing human well-being while preserving the environment. One of the main problems in achieving SDG6 on water and related SDGs is that although water crosses all aspects of life\, it’s science\, management and understanding has become “sectionalized”. To overcome this\, there is a need to capture ideas that make water a core aspect of everybody’s day-to-day business. \nSectors such as agriculture\, health and energy have a major impact on the use and quality of water. Universities can join hands ina dialogue with governmental\, civil society and business stakeholders to improve this situation. Together this alliance encompasses a large diversity of perspectives and uses knowledge from a broad set of scientific disciplines. \nThe topic of the upcoming 2023 World Water Day\, which coincides with the UN 2023 Water Conference\, will be on “Partnerships”; what better moment is there to increase the awareness of the value of water and explore innovative ways through which this partnership can contribute to further improve this? \nThe international dialogue will be staged as a relay marathon around the planet. Its focus will be on: \n·The research and innovations that are needed to improve the five pillars of the SDG 6 acceleration framework. What research is needed to accelerate\, for example\, the financing of the water sector\, its governance\, capacity development\, its links to environmental stewardship\, and more. \nHow does it work? \nThe event will start on March 20th at 12:00pm in New York at the ASRC\, while broadcast via Zoom\, and continue online around the world until the final discussion session at 11:00am March 21st.  \nAll participating institutes will be organized in region and time zone groupings. In these groups a central hub will lead the debate. The central group hub passes the debate on to the next central group hub. All sessions will take place in Zoom and are open to participants from the two time zones. \nAfter 9 sessions and 24 hours\, there will be a final synthesis/closing session at the Roosevelt House in NY from 2:00pm-4:00pm EST on March 21st. All outcomes of the marathon will be shared here and then transferred to the main UN event that will start at noon on March 22nd. \nThe groups and example locations are shown in the table below. \n  \n\n\n\nNYC Day\nNYC Time (EDT)\nGroup (approx.)\nLocal example\nLocal Time\n\n\n20 March at ASRC\n12:00-14:00\nN America\nUS/Can \nUS/Can/Mex \nUS/Can/Mex \nUS/Can – Pacific Rim \nUS (AK)\n12:00-14:00 – 20 Mar \n11:00-13:00 – 20 Mar \n10:00-12:00 – 20 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 20 Mar \n08:00-10:00 – 20 Mar\n\n\n20 March\n15:00-17:00\nS America/Carib\nPeru \nBolivia \nE Brazil\n14:00-16:00 – 20 Mar \n15:00-17:00 – 20 Mar \n16:00-18:00 – 20 Mar\n\n\n20 March\n17:00-19:00\nPacific Islands\nUS (Hawaii) \nE Polynesia \nKiribati \nVanuatu \nGuam\n12:00-14:00 – 20 Mar \n13:00-15:00 – 20 Mar \n10:00-12:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar \n08:00-10:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n20 March\n20:00-22:00\nW Pacific Rim\nSydney \nPerth \nTokyo \nAuckland\n11:00-13:00 – 21 Mar \n08:00-10:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar \n13:00-15:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n20 March\n22:00-00:00\nSE Asia/China\nChina/Manila \nBangkok\n10:00-12:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n21 March\n00:00-02:00\nS/Cent Asia\nKarachi \nHyderabad \nKabul \nTashkent\n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar \n09:30-11:30 – 21 Mar \n08:30-10:30 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n21 March\n02:00-04:00\nMiddle East/Russia\nTehran \nTel Aviv \nIstanbul \nMoscow\n09:30-11:30 – 21 Mar \n08:00-10:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n21 March\n04:00-06:00\nAfrica\nAddis Ababa \nCape Town \nLagos\n11:00-13:00 – 21 Mar \n10:00-12:00 – 21 Mar \n09:00-11:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n21 March\n06:00-08:00\nEurope\nAthens \nParis \nLondon \nReykjavik\n12:00-14:00 – 21 Mar \n11:00-13:00 – 21 Mar \n10:00-12:00 – 21 Mar \n10:00-12:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n21 March\n11:00-13:00\nFinal session\nNYC\n11:00-13:00 – 21 Mar\n\n\n\n21 March    14:00-16:00    Closing Synthesis Session at the Roosevelt House \nTo register: \n\nFor the opening session at the ASRC: See here.\nFor the Pacific Islands Time Zone Session: See here. \nFor the Southeast Asia/China Time Zone Session: See here.\nFor the South America/Caribbean Time Zone Session : See here.\nFor the Africa Time Zone Session: See here.\nFor the European Time Zone Session: See here.\nFor the closing session at the Roosevelt House on 47-49 E 65th St.\, New York: See here.\nNote: Once you have registered and received the Zoom link to join online\, it is the same link for all sessions until March 21st\, at 11am EsT. Only the Roosevelt House closing session requires a different Zoom link- acquired by registering.\n\nFlyers to circulate: \nASRC Opening 3/20 Session Flyer \nRoosevelt House 3/21 Closing Session Flyer \nFull Agenda: \nFinal-Marathon-Agenda \n  \nOrganizing committee \nEddy Moors\, Charles J. Vörösmarty\, Graham Jewitt\, Anthony Cak \n  \nMore information about the UN 2023 Water Conference can be found here: \n\nhttps://sdgs.un.org/un-2023-conference-water-action-decade\n\nSign up for a periodic newsletter about the Conference here: \n\nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2zWeD09UYE-9zF6kFubccNXMM9HsKN5GgENLVV-AlnRUQ1RCSU1NQjFFVFpRSUQ4WTJDT05MWU1JMy4u
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/new-york-city-water-week-event-the-sdg-6-research-and-innovation-marathon-relay/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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SUMMARY:ASRC-CCNY Seminar Series in Biochemistry\, Biophysics and Biodesign: Joshua Levitz\, Weill Cornell Medicine
DESCRIPTION:In this weekly seminar series\, Joshua Levitz\, Associate Professor in the Dept. of Biochemistry\, Weill Cornell Medicine\, New York\, NY will present a one-hour talk titled: \n“Mechanisms of Activation and Regulation of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptors.” \n\nABSTRACT The metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) are family C GPCRs which play critical roles in synaptic neuromodulation and serve as drug targets for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Their core features of constitutive dimerization and multi-domain architecture raise many fundamental structural and biophysical questions about their assembly\, activation\, and regulation. Using a variety of in vitro and live cell biophysical methods\, ranging from cryo-EM to super-resolution microscopy\, we have dissected the conserved and subtype-selective assembly and conformational dynamics of mGluRs at both the extracellular and transmembrane domains. Critically\, we reveal distinct modes of receptor activation by orthosteric versus allosteric ligands and complex subtype-specific heterodimerization profiles. In addition\, we have found extreme diversity in the ability of mGluR subtypes to couple to GPCR kinases (GRKs) and beta-arrestins. We have probed the underlying molecular mechanisms that control this subtype diversity and characterized how GRK and beta-arrestin coupling regulate mGluR signaling and trafficking\, including in the synaptic context. \nThis seminar will be presented in the ASRC Auditorium and broadcast via Zoom\, with snacks and refreshments to start at 11:30am in the cafe. \nTo join these ongoing events via Zoom: \nMeeting ID: 968 3104 2138 \nPasscode: ASRC-CDI \nFor more information about this hybrid event please contact: \nHyacinth Camillieri \nhcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/asrc-ccny-seminar-series-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-joshua-levitz-weill-cornell-medicine/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230329T120000
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SUMMARY:ASRC-CCNY Seminar Series in Biochemistry\, Biophysics and Biodesign: Nicholas Polizzi\, Harvard Medical School
DESCRIPTION:In this weekly seminar series\, Nicholas Polizzi\, Assistant Professor for the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute\, Harvard Medical School\, Boston\, MA will present a one-hour talk titled: \nDesigning ligand-binding proteins from scratch \nAbstract    Most proteins function by first binding a ligand\, such as another protein\, peptide\, or small molecule. The Polizzi laboratory aims to learn the rules of protein–ligand binding through the lens of de novo protein design. In de novo design\, a protein’s structure and sequence are computed from first principles. This approach has seen much recent success for the creation of new protein shapes. However\, the design of proteins that bind to specific ligands remains an outstanding challenge. In this talk\, I will discuss our lab’s approach to designing small-molecule-binding proteins from scratch. By analyzing thousands of protein structures in the Protein Data Bank\, we discovered a structural “code” used by proteins to preferentially bind the chemical groups commonly found in small molecules. We developed a design algorithm called COMBS that uses the structural code to create custom ligand-binding sites; and we demonstrated its utility through the design of a de novo protein that specifically binds the antithrombotic drug\, apixaban. This work sets the stage for building bespoke ligand-binding proteins with many potential applications in biology and medicine. \nThis seminar will be presented in the ASRC Auditorium and broadcast via Zoom\, with snacks and refreshments to start at 11:30am in the cafe. \nTo join these ongoing events via Zoom\, please use the link below: \nMeeting ID: 968 3104 2138  \nPasscode: ASRC-CDI \nFor more information about this hybrid event please contact: \nHyacinth Camillieri \nhcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/asrc-ccny-seminar-series-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-nicholas-polizzi-harvard-medical-school/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Environmental Science Initiative: Dianne Greenfield\, CUNY
DESCRIPTION:In this weekly seminar series\, Dianne Greenfield\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Environmental Sciences Initiative\, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the ASRC-Environmental Sciences Initiative and CUNY-Queens College\, will present a talk titled: \nRecent Insights to the Ecology and Detection of Harmful Algal Blooms in NY and CT Waterways \nAbstract: Harmful algal blooms (HABs) occur in both freshwater and marine environments and are caused by highly diverse phytoplankton and macroalgal species spanning several Kingdoms. HABs are associated with deteriorating water quality (such as eutrophication)\, public and wildlife health risks through direct exposure to or consumption of tainted shellfish and/or finfish\, as well as ecosystem disruption worldwide. Numerous climate models predict that future HAB and hypoxia (dangerously low oxygen levels) incidences and severities will escalate. In my laboratory\, we study the complex environmental feedbacks between global change stressors (such as urbanization\, nutrients\, and climate) and coastal phytoplankton ecology and biogeochemistry though a wide range of approaches spanning molecular to ecosystem scales integrated within field and laboratory studies. \nRecently\, we have focused on quantifying how nitrogen (N) enrichment affects phytoplankton and microbial assemblages along NYC regional coastlines and their co-occurrences with other anthropogenically-influenced stressors\, such as hypoxia. In this seminar\, I will highlight a few such projects\, emphasizing the advances and challenges of HAB science in the NY/CT coastal region. \nBio: Dr. Greenfield is an Associate Professor with the Advanced Science Research Center and Queens College\, City University of New York. She is a biological oceanographer who combines fundamental ecology with molecular tools to study complex feedbacks between human activity and ecological and\nbiogeochemical processes within marine and freshwater ecosystems. Her research emphasizes phytoplankton – microscopic organisms that form the base of aquatic food webs and profoundly influence biogeochemical cycling\, productivity\, and climate. Dr. Greenfield completed her Bachelor’s degree at Mount Holyoke College\, Master’s degree at Tulane University\, PhD at Stony Brook\nUniversity\, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. She held a prior position at the University of South Carolina\, joint with the Marine Resources Research Institute in Charleston\, SC. She also serves on the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography’s Executive Board\, the Science and Technology Advisory Committee for the Long Island Sound Study\, is an Associate Editor for the journal Estuarine\, Coastal and Shelf Science\, as well as others. \nThis seminar series will take place in the 1st Fl Seminar Room with the option to join via Zoom. \nPlease follow lobby signage directing you to the 1st Fl corridor windows where you will then walk right until reaching the 1st Fl Seminar Room. \nMeeting ID: 892 7906 4948 \nPasscode: 516742\nDial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nFurther questions can be emailed to: \nDoris Switzer \nEnvironmental Science Initiative Coordinator \nswitzer@gc.cuny.edu
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/environmental-science-initiative-dianne-greenfield-phd-cuny/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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SUMMARY:Challenges Facing Women in Science: Group-Led Discussion & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Women’s History Month\, we invite you to join a group-led discussion and lunch highlighting Baruch professor and author\, Julie Des Jardins\, and her book\, “The Madame Curie Complex: The Hidden History of Women in Science\,” on March 31st at 1:30pm!\n\n\nWe hope you can join us in sharing key take-aways from her book and/ or thoughts on challenges facing women in science. \nYou can collect a copy from a member of the 1st floor admin wing or by emailing asrc.event@gc.cuny.edu *Books subject to availability\n\n\n\nThis event is open to any and all to attend! Lunch will be provided- bring along your thoughts and/or questions for the group!\n\nPlease see the flyer below or contact asrc.event@gc.cuny.edu with questions.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/challenges-facing-women-in-science-group-led-discussion-lunch/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Communicating Your Science: Turn Your Complex Science Into Compelling Soundbites
DESCRIPTION: Join us on March 31\, 2023\, at 2 p.m. for a special “Communicating Your Science” event with Sean Patrick Farrell\, a video producer who has worked for WIRED\, The New York Times and others. During this workshop\, Patrick will:  \n\nExplain how he works with scientists to explain complex research findings into simple soundbites and explanations. \nExplore some research findings from the webinar participants and workshop how to package them for a lay audience. \nDiscuss how to prepare for on-camera and audio interviews. \n\nPatrick will break down how he and colleagues at WIRED balance keeping a general audience engaged while also exploring bio-mechanical and other physics findings for the YouTube show “Almost Impossible.” He will also introduce interview strategies and practice mock interviews with selected participants.  \nIf you would like to be considered for this workshopping session\, please complete the submission form by Tuesday\, March 28. Register here for this month’s Communicating Your Science event at http://bit.ly/3ZoC9N7 For more information\, contact Josephine Peterson at jpeterson@gc.cuny.edu.  \n\nThis event has passed. Watch the video recording below:
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/communication-your-science-series-tba/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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